GRE Word List

ENDEMIC

belonging or native to a particular people or country

The meaning of the word endemic is belonging or native to a particular people or country.

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gerontologythe comprehensive multidisciplinary study of aging and older adults compare geriatrics
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
coincidencethe act or condition of coinciding : correspondence
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
collationa light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner
paramourlover
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one